James "Jim" Lee "Jim" Bernard

James "Jim" Lee "Jim" Bernard obituary, Blaine, TN

James "Jim" Lee "Jim" Bernard

James "Jim" Bernard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bridges Funeral Home on Aug. 4, 2025.

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James "Jim" Lee Bernard – age 56, of Blaine, TN, passed away on August 2, 2025.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, John Wallace Bernard.

He is survived by his sons, Jerry Nelson (Cheyenne Mize) Bernard and Cody James Bernard; daughter, Brittany Bernard; mother, Nancy Patton, and brothers, William John Bernard and Robert Gene Bernard; special friend, Marie and her children, Jenna and Larry; and several close friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Bridges Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 PM on Wednesday at Bernard Cemetery for a 2:00 PM graveside service.

Pallbearers: Cory Bernard, Jason Bernard, Larry Davis, John Davis, Josh Bernard and Arlie Wilson.

Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. 865-523-4999 www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

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